To Rome, then, we are indebted most of all for ideas as to government, and
for the introduction of law and order into an unruly world
To Rome, then, we are indebted most of all for ideas as to government, and
for the introduction of law and order into an unruly world. In all the
intervening centuries between ancient Rome and ourselves, and in spite of
many wars and repeated onslaughts of barbarism, Roman governmental law
still influences and guides our conduct, and this influence is even yet
extending to other lands and other peoples. We are also indebted to Rome
for many practical skills and for important engineering knowledge, which
was saved and passed on to Western Europe through the medium of the monks.
On the other side of the picture, the recent great World War, with all its
awful destruction of life and property, and injury to the orderly progress
of civilization, may be traced directly to the Roman idea of world empire
and the sway of one imperial government, imposing its rule and its culture
on the rest of mankind.
05/29/2007 04:16 PM
Griffith Observatory: Entertainment, Education, or Both?
Not wanting to repeat my often-made point that education and entertainment need not be thought of as mutually exculsive, I made a mental note to see the show and revisit this issue if I thought I could contribute further. …
05/30/2007 01:29 AM
The Indian Education System Part 4
The absence of universal basic literacy and education is a constraint on present economic performance and future growth. Doubtless, education is costly but the opportunity cost of not having an education is even higher. …
05/29/2007 01:55 PM
The Disjuncture Between K12 and Higher Education
The origin of the disjuncture between lower and higher education in the United States stems, in part, from the laudable way the nation created mass education systems for both K12 and higher education. In Europe, in contrast, …
05/29/2007 03:52 PM
Future of Education
Our Future of Education Conference starts later this week and runs all of next week (you can still register for the event…feel free to share with colleagues). The presentation schedule is also online now. The conference presentations …
05/29/2007 11:14 AM
BGCIs users voice their opinions on education material
BGCI has conducted a review of its education material the website, Roots and Cuttings, with its members.
05/29/2007 12:12 PM
Solar4Schools: Solarcentury Launches UK Initiative for Solar Education
TreeHugger is very keen on initiatives that take clean technology, renewable energy and sustainability into the school environment. Weve previously covered the beneficial educational effects of green schools in Pennsylvania, …